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Bath and North East Somerset planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Bath and North East Somerset Council. Also known as B&NES, BathNES and BANES.Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Bath and North East Somerset website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates105,398Searchable applications
980Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 81,653 approved or refused records
10,149Refused applications
71,504 approved · 10,149 refused · 6,436 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Jun 1995 to 5 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 9 Nov 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas35 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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- No Objection24/03862/TCA
Ash (T1) - Crown reduce to two thirds tree height, branch lengths lost at 3-6m, cuts made at 4cm - 23cm diameters.
Abbey View House , Abbey View, Widcombe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6DG
Received 15 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03863/VAR
Variation of condition 1 (Temporary Permission) of application 21/03192/FUL (Erection of a portable office (Portakabin) as a temporary structure (3 years) to increase room capacity at a GP Surgery in West Harptree. Due to social distancing, there is insufficient room (temporarily) within the Surgery to house all members of the team. Whilst the portable office is in place, internal works within Harptree Surgery will increase the number of consultation rooms and make for a permanent solution, allowing for the removal of the portable office.)
Harptree Surgery , Bristol Road, West Harptree, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6HF
Received 15 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03865/FUL
CHANGE OF USE FROM C3 TO C2 FOR USE AS A CHILDREN'S CARE HOME FOR UNDER 18'S
105 Bath Road, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset, BS31 1SR
Received 15 Oct 2024 - No Objection24/03866/TCA
Magnolia (T1) - Reduce to half height (approx. 5m) and reduce spread to retain a normal tree shape.
Treetops , North Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6HB
Received 15 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03867/FUL
Demolition of existing garage, erection of dormer side extension and wraparound single storey rear extension.
46 Hansford Square, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5LJ
Received 15 Oct 2024 - No Objection24/03868/TCA
Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduce x5 stems, crown reshape, reduce 2.5m limb lengths, branch cut diameters circa 2-5cm. Sycamore (T2) - Crown reduce and reshape, reduce 0.5m lengths, branch cut diameters circa 2cm. Sycamore (T3) - Crown reduce and reshape, reduce 0.5m lengths, branch cut diameters circa 2cm.-4cm Willow (G4) - Crown reduce and reshape, reduce 2-3.5m lengths, branch cut diameters circa 2-4c. Sycamore (T7) - Crown reduce and reshape, reduce 2.5m lengths, branch cut diameters circa 2-4cm. 3no. Sycamore (G8) - Clear trunk ivy 2m above ground level, and low vegetation. Crown reduce and reshape, reduce 2-3.5m limb lengths back from the river, clear branch obstructions to wooden house, branch cut diameters circa 2-4cm. Prunus (T9) - Crown reduce and reshape, reduce 1.5m lengths, branch cut diameters circa 2-4cm. clear suckering shoot growth as required.
Land At Rear Of 31 To 36A, St John's Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 15 Oct 2024 - Condition Discharged24/03869/COND
Discharge of conditions 4 (Bicycle Storage (Compliance)), 6 (Sustainable Construction (Pre-occupation) and 7 (Rainwater Harvesting (Pre-occupation)) of application 22/02364/FUL (Erection of a 3-bedroom dwelling, associated amenity space, refuse and recycling storage and parking, to follow demolition of existing boundary wall (Resubmission)).
14 Springfield Buildings, Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 3JB
Received 15 Oct 2024 - No Objection24/03870/TCA
Acer T1 - reduce height by 2m. Yew T2 - reduce height by 2m.
The Old Rectory , Crowe Lane, Freshford, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7WB
Received 15 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03871/VAR
Variation of condition 4 (Plans List) of application 24/03086/VAR Variation of condition 4 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 24/00989/LBA (Internal and external alterations for the proposed change of use from vacant offices (Use Class E) to a six bedroom Town House (Use Class C3)).
The Corner House, 2 Gay Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2PH
Received 14 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03873/FUL
Widening of existing opening and replacement of double doors with bifold doors and installation window to rear.
6 Grosvenor Terrace , St Saviour's Road, Larkhall, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6SR
Received 15 Oct 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/03874/FUL
First floor extension over rear west elevation and two storey extension on south elevation
Crossview , Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8XB
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Approve24/03875/NMA
Non Material Amendment to application 15/02044/FUL (Erection of side porch, and garden room and installation of windows and stairwell).
Hanham Lodge , Hanham Lane, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7PF
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Application Withdrawn24/03876/NMA
Non Material Amendment to application 10/02290/FUL (Erection of a stable/store building to replace existing stock shelter and improvements to existing store/stock shelter).
Hanham Lodge , Hanham Lane, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7PF
Received 16 Oct 2024 - No Objection24/03877/TCA
Weeping Willow T001 - fell.
4 Pitfour Terrace , High Street, Timsbury, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 0HT
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Approve24/03878/NMA
Non Material Amendment to application 23/01732/FUL (Erection of detached garage and workshop).
Applecroft , Walley Court Road, Chew Stoke, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8XN
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03879/FUL
Erection of porch and single storey extension.
17 High Park, Paulton, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 7LN
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03881/FUL
External alterations for replacement of existing steel and timber windows and patio doors double glazed to match existing material and layout.
The Old Stables , Clara Cross Lane, Odd Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5SR
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Lawful24/03882/CLPU
Installation of a 2m high twinbar fence to secure the site and allow for efficient site management (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development) We understand that these works are permitted development under Part 2 Class A.
Eastern Sports Field, Sports Training Village, University Of Bath Campus, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03883/FUL
Installation of 2no. aluminium louvres on ground floor north elevation following removal of existing panes of glass.
Midsomer Norton Telephone Exchange , Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath And North East Somerset, BA3 2ET
Received 16 Oct 2024 - No Objection24/03884/TCA
Small-leaved lime - Remove.
101 Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 5JJ
Received 14 Oct 2024 - Split decision/check certificate or file24/03886/COND
Partial Discharge of Condition 4 (demolition phase) (Construction Management Plan) of application 19/01854/OUT allowed on appeal 22.03.2021 (Outline application with all matters reserved except for access and layout comprising the demolition of the existing buildings on the site; construction of replacement buildings ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys providing a mixed use development comprising up to 104 residential units (Class C3 Use), up to 186 student bedrooms (Sui Generis Use), and a commercial retail unit (flexible A1/A3 Use); formation of new vehicular access from Newbridge Road, construction of new access ramp, and provision of vehicle parking spaces; provision of new shared bicycle and pedestrian sustainable transport route through the site and formation of new access and linkages on the eastern and western boundary; provision of hard and soft landscaping scheme across entire site).
Hartwells Of Bath , Newbridge Road, Newbridge, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2PP
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03887/FUL
Change of use of land to residential and creation of hardstanding area for vehicular turning (Retrospective).
Vale View House , Vale View Place, Larkhall, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 6QW
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03888/FUL
Replacement with a two storey rear extension, replace existing detached garage following remove existing single storey rear extension.
The Cottage, Newtown, Moorledge Road, Chew Magna, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 8TQ
Received 16 Oct 2024 - Application Permitted24/03890/FUL
Installation of edge protection railings to the roof area.
Halifax, 38 Southgate Street, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 1TR
Received 16 Oct 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Bath and North East Somerset Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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